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Originally Posted by sabredog
What is hell does that have to do with the price of a paperback?
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Because cost-of-living is different. If you want to compare goods and services properly between countries, this needs to be considered.
A quick search shows that minimum wage in Aus is $15.51 (USD 15.83). Very good.
In my state it's AU $7.10 (USD 7.25). Less than half of yours.
Everyone involved in publishing that book in Aus is earning higher salaries with free or low-cost health care.
What would you prefer $15.51/hr with free health care and $20 book or
$7.10/hr, no health care and $10 book?
Edit: A person is Aus would have to work 1.29 hours at min wage to pay for that book. In my state they would need to work 1.41 hours. Taxes not figured in.